Michelle

About Michelle Dumas

Michelle Dumas is the founder and CEO of Distinctive Career Services, one of the internet's longest-standing and most respected professional resume writing firms. Michelle is a 6X certified and 7X award-winning resume writer and career consultant. To learn more about the services offered by Distinctive Career Services visit https://www.distinctiveweb.com

Harness the Power of ChatGPT & AI in Your Job Search

In today's digitally-powered world, job hunting can be an intimidating task. The internet is flooded with job search engines, career sites, and recruitment platforms that offer thousands of opportunities. Job-searching advice, some of it questionable and much of it contradictory, can be found everywhere,

2024-08-09T01:42:01+00:00April 2nd, 2023|Job Search Advice, Online Job Searching|

17 Important Steps to Success in Achieving Your Career Goals in 2023

Consistent and persistent action. These are the keys to achieving your career goals. They are, in fact, the keys to achieving most goals. It is easy to fall back on believing that success in achieving your career goals is a combination of who you

2023-11-28T13:23:08+00:00March 5th, 2023|Career Management, Job Search Advice|

18 Communication Skills to Master for a Successful Job Search

Communication is one of the most important skills to master when it comes to your job search. From networking meetings and phone calls to job interviews, strong communication skills are essential for a successful job search. Mastering communication skills can help you stand out

Best Day to Interview? The Best Time to Schedule a Job Interview (Everything You Need to Know)

Woohoo! You got the interview! Congratulations! But now you have a new question. The recruiter is on the phone and gives you an option of when to schedule your interview. How should you answer? What is the best time to schedule a job interview?

2024-06-25T20:16:10+00:00December 11th, 2022|Job Search Interviewing|

How To Get Interviews for the Jobs You Want: Practical Advice

You've updated your resume, tweaked your cover letter, and searched high and low for the perfect job. Now comes the hard part: how to get an interview for the jobs you want. We all know people who are frustrated in their job search because

2023-10-21T19:43:47+00:00December 11th, 2022|Job Search Advice, Job Search Interviewing|

12 Painless Ways to Continue With a Holiday Season Job Search

Ah, the holiday season. There's nothing quite like it! From the appearance of delectable Thanksgiving treats in the grocery store to Christmas and Hanukkah decorations on full display, there are plenty of signs that the festive winter holiday season has commenced! Yet, here you

2023-11-23T00:25:38+00:00November 22nd, 2022|Job Search Advice, Job Search Networking|

12 Common Resume Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

Your resume is your best chance to make a great first impression on potential employers. As such, it’s important to ensure that your resume is error-free and paints you in the best light possible. However, even the most qualified candidates often make resume mistakes

2023-10-23T17:03:15+00:00November 16th, 2022|Resume Writing Tips|

How To Write a Great Resume in 9 Easy Steps (with Examples)

How to write a resume--not to mention a GREAT resume--is a question that challenges almost every job seeker at the start of every new job search. It's no secret that learning how to write a resume is an essential skill for career success, and

2023-10-25T21:19:26+00:00November 8th, 2022|Resume Writing Tips|

12 Ways to Make a Great First Impression on Potential Employers

Making a good first impression is essential in any situation, but it's especially crucial when job searching. After all, you only get one chance to make a first impression on a potential employer, and first impressions are lasting impressions. This is true whether that

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